Connect a Microtek ScanMaker X6 EL scanner to iMac PowerPC G-4, 800 MHz?
I have a Microtek ScanMaker X6 EL flatbed scanner which I want to connect and use with my iMac PowerPC G-4, 800 MHz computer. Since this scanner is no longer supported by Microtek, their Tech Support advised that I should try the software program VueScan (www.hamrick.com) to operate the scanner with Mac OS X, v. 10.4.11. They suggested I connect the SCSI terminated scanner to my iMac FireWire port via a Ratoc FireWire-UltraSCSI Converter (FR1SX) and FireWire IEEE 1394 cable. Unfortunately, the Ratoc FW-SCSI Converter requires a 50 pin Female SCSI terminal. My scanner has a 25 pin Female SCSI terminal, with a SCSI 25 pin Male - SCSI 25 pin Male connecting cable. This necessitates purchasing a SCSI 25 pin - 50 pin adapter, a SCSI 50 pin Male - SCSI 50 pin Female adapter, an AC-DC adapter to power the Ratoc FR1SX Converter, and the FireWire IEEE 1394 cable. Once the physical connection is made, if the trial VueScan software works with this connection/scanner, the VueScan software will have to be purchased. The estimated total cost of this hardware/software bundle is $200+. Is there a simpler, less costly way to connect and operate the Microtek ScanMaker X6 EL scanner with the iMac computer under Mac OS X, v.10.4.11? Will the listed hardware/software above work? Any other suggestions, other than purchase a "new, modern" scanner and start over?
jaxjt, I have the same scanner connected to my G5 tower running Mac OX 10.4.11. I've been using VueScan for some time through an Adaptec SCSI card, but now all of a sudden my OS doesn't recognize the scanner, although it does appear to recognize the card. Of course, Adaptec no longer supports the card with new drivers, either.
Like you, I want to keep using my ScanMaker X6 EL, but the struggle to keep obsolete SCSI gear in my setup is becoming trying. I too am considering the Ratoc FireWire-UltraSCSI converter, or throwing it all away and getting a new scanner (serious bummer).
Unfortunately, I can't help you with your problem right now, but perhaps it helps you to know that someone else has the same problem too. I'll certainly post if I learn something new!
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